Helen Forbes-Mewett

Associate Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences Helen.ForbesMewett@monash.edu

Biography

Helen is Deputy Director of the Monash Migration and Inclusion Centre. Her interdisciplinary background includes Sociology, Psychology and International Business, degrees all awarded by Monash University. Her work focuses on human security, migration, cultural diversity, and social cohesion, with a particular focus on international students.

articles

Episode 93: Can We Learn to Be More Civil?

In the final episode of season eight, “What Happens Next?” explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Shot from behind of a female sitting at a laptop with her head in her hands

Social dilemma: The challenges for international students’ mental health

Research focusing on social value systems and international student wellbeing reveals the importance of social connections, particularly during the stressful lockdowns in Victoria.

Politics and society

Street signs on a lamp post in Shepparton, regional Victoria

In the ‘multicultural imaginary’, the narrative isn’t all it seems

Research is shining a light on why communities’ perceptions of their social fabric aren't the reality on the ground.

Culture

Bringing back international students

COVID-19 is testing the resilience of the tertiary education sector, and the international students it caters for, but there is a path forward.

Education

Counting the COVID-19 social cost

During this time of massive social upheaval, Monash sociologists explore how various community groups are faring.

Politics and society